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Vol320.日常英语学习Ask for a Favor at the Office
4d ago00:11:08Tap to summarize获取全部文本资料公众号搜索：yymaster888Hello English Learners, welcome back to English Pod. My name is Marco.And I'm Erica, and we're bringing you another great Elementary lesson today, one that takes place at the office.Yes, today we're going to teach you some great phrases so that you can ask people to help you.Right, and I think this dialogue is with a new person at the office. So when you're new, you always need to ask people for favors.Exactly, okay, so we're going to be asking for a favor. So Marco, what exactly is a favor?Something that a person does for you, like a small helpful thing.Yeah, a small helpful thing. So you know, like "can you pass me that pencil?" Maybe that's even a favor.Yeah, or maybe "can you pick me up on your way to work?" Yeah, that's a favor. Or even lending money to your friend, that's a favor.Yeah, so that's what we're going to be talking about: favors and how to ask for one, because you always have to do this at work, with your friends, with your family. So let's listen to the dialogue and then we'll come back and explain all the vocabulary.Dialogue: Asking for a FavorRachel: Um, sorry to bother you. Um, my name is Rachel. I'm new here. Can I ask you for a favor?Colleague 1: Hi Rachel, welcome on board. I'm afraid I can't help you right now. I'm getting ready for a very important meeting.Rachel: Excuse me, but can I bother you for a second?Colleague 2: You know what, I'd love to help you, but I'm about to meet an important client. Do you want to ask Sean instead? He sits right over there.Rachel: Sorry to interrupt you, Sean. Could you do me a quick favor?Sean: Actually, I'm working on a document that's due in a couple of minutes. I really can't talk right now, sorry about that.Rachel: Jeez, I just want to know where the bathroom is! What's wrong with you people?Language TakeawaySo a pretty busy office, pretty unhelpful colleagues.I know, everyone's so busy they didn't help this poor girl.Yeah, I hope she found the bathroom. Now let's take a look at the language from the dialogue. So let's start with Language Takeaway. There's some great language in this dialogue, wasn't there?Yeah, a lot of interesting phrases and words. The first one that I saw that was really interesting is on board. Welcome on board. Well, we've got some examples of how this phrase is used, so let's listen to them to help us understand the meaning.Example one: Welcome on board, Sarah. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me.Example two: We need to get our new office assistant on board as soon as possible.Example three: We decided to bring Melissa on board to join the marketing team.So basically it means "welcome to the company" or the team. Yeah, welcome on board. So on board is the same as to the company. I guess also when you get on a ship they'll tell you "welcome on board."Yes, that's where it comes from, or an airplane.Yeah, welcome on board. Okay, let's take a look at our next word: about to. I'm about to.So this is a great phrase to explain that you're about to do something. I'm going to do this thing really soon.So for example, you can say, "I'm about to go out for lunch."Or I could say, "Hey Marco, let's go record a show," and you say, "I'm about to go into a meeting."Exactly. Yeah, about to—going to do something really soon. Okay, the next word we have is instead.Instead. It means "in the place of." So for example, if we're at dinner I could say, "I'll have the chicken instead of the fish." Right? Or I can say, "I wanted to buy a red sweater, but they didn't have one, so I bought a blue one instead."Okay, so in the place of. And our last word for language takeaway: interrupt.Interrupt. So when somebody interrupts you, they come in and they talk to you while you're doing something or maybe while you're speaking. Or maybe you're busy and people come and bother you.Okay, some great words here in our dialogue, and now we can listen to it again. This time it's going to be a little bit slower and you'll be able to understand the language a little bit better.
Transcribe →Vol319.日常英语学习The Beach Trip Detour
6d ago00:12:43Tap to summarize获取全部文本资料公众号搜索：yymaster888Ah! Anna! Guess what? I finally got time off. We can go on that trip we've been talking about.No way! Really? Oh my gosh, Zara. This is going to be amazing. I've been waiting for this forever. So, where should we go? The mountains or the beach?Oh. Beach! Definitely the beach. Sun, sand, waves. Come on, Zara. We need this.Okay, okay. Beach it is. I'll start looking at hotels. How many days should we go? I was thinking maybe 3 days? Friday to Sunday?3 days? Zara, we've been waiting months. Let's do 5 days. Wednesday to Sunday. Make it a real vacation.5 days? Okay, okay. You convinced me. 5 days it is.Okay, okay. I'm making a list. Snacks, chips, cookies, juice, water, maybe some sandwiches. And we need to bring a cooler bag.Anna, we're going for 5 days, not 5 months. Hey, have you talked to Marco? Is he coming with us or not?Oh, yeah. I talked to him yesterday.And? What did he say?He's coming. He asked his boss and they said yes. He took time off work just for this trip.Really? Oh, that's so good. I was worried he wouldn't make it.Are you kidding? Marco would never miss a beach trip. He already bought new sunglasses.I can't believe this is actually happening. We've been planning this for months.I know. I'm so excited I might cry. Okay, okay. Let's book everything tonight. Send me the hotel links.I will. This is going to be the best trip ever.The best! Okay, I have to go pack. Well, mentally pack. Call you later. Okay. Bye, Anna.Zara, I'm here. I'm here. Sorry, I almost missed the bus.You're always late. I was about to leave without you.You would never. Okay, where's Marco? Is he here yet?Hey. Sorry I'm late. The traffic was crazy.You're not late. Anna was late. You're right on time.We're actually doing this. Look at the view. Well, I can't sit still. I'm too excited. How long until we get there?About 2 hours. Relax, Anna. The beach isn't going anywhere.Easy for you to say. You're always calm.Look. Look at this hotel pool. It's shaped like a giant seashell.No way! That's so tacky. I love it.Oh. Are we really staying at a seashell pool hotel?Yes, we are. I booked it. You're welcome.Oh my gosh. Look at this place. The ocean. I can see the ocean from here. This is beautiful. Okay. I have to admit this was a good choice.Good choice? Good choice? This is the best choice we've ever made. Anna! Come on, the hotel is this way.Just 1 second. Look at these shells. They're so pretty.Anna, we just got here. The shells will still be here tomorrow.But this one has a starfish on it. I need it.Anna, stay close. Don't stop.Wait, just a second. This is so cute.Gone. Anna! Come on, we're losing you.Zara? Marco? Okay, okay. Stay calm. They can't be far. They were just ahead of me. I'll find them. I'll just walk this way. Zara, Marco, please answer me. Where did you go? I'm sorry I stopped at the stall.Okay, okay. Stay calm. They can't be far. They were just ahead of me. I'll find them. I'll just walk this way. They must be this way. Zara, Marco, please answer me. Where did you go? I'm sorry I stopped at the stall. I'm so sorry. Which way? Uh no, I'm okay. Just keep moving.<p style="co...
Transcribe →Vol318.日常英语学习The Overthinking Trap
1w ago00:23:53Tap to summarize获取全部文本资料公众号搜索：yymaster888Let me ask you something. Have you ever replayed the same conversation in your mind again and again? Have you ever thought about a decision so much that you felt tired but still didn't act? Have you ever imagined many possible problems even when nothing has happened yet?If your answer is yes, you are not alone. Today we're going to talk about something that affects millions of people every day: Overthinking. Why do we do it? Why is it so hard to stop? And more importantly, what is it doing to our minds and our lives?Today we have a very special guest. He is a psychologist and researcher who specializes in anxiety, decision-making, and cognitive behavior. He has studied how the human brain processes uncertainty, fear, and information overload. Today he will help us understand why we overthink everything and what we can do about it. Thank you very much for being here today.Thank you. I'm very happy to be here because overthinking is one of the most common psychological patterns I see in my work. And the interesting thing is this: Many people believe overthinking is a sign of intelligence. They think, "I think a lot, so I am careful. I analyze everything, so I make better decisions." But in reality, overthinking often does the opposite. It creates confusion, stress, and in many cases, inaction.That is very interesting. So overthinking is not always helpful even if people believe it is.Exactly. Let's start with a simple definition. Overthinking is when your mind repeats the same thoughts again and again without reaching a clear conclusion or action. It is not the same as thinking. Thinking helps you solve problems. Overthinking keeps you trapped in the problem.The Science Behind OverthinkingNow I want to explain something important from a scientific perspective. Our brain has a natural function to protect us. Thousands of years ago, humans needed to constantly analyze their environment to survive. They needed to ask, "Is this safe? Is there danger? What could go wrong?" This ability helped humans survive in dangerous environments.But today the world is different. We are not usually in physical danger. But our brain still works in the same way. So instead of asking, "Is there a tiger?" we ask, "What if I fail? What if they judge me? What if I make a mistake?" The brain is still trying to protect us, but now it is protecting us from social and emotional threats.So overthinking is connected to survival, but in a modern context.Exactly. And here's where the problem begins. The brain does not always know the difference between real danger and imagined danger.For example, imagine a student who wants to speak English in public. There is no real physical danger, but the brain starts creating scenarios: "What if I say something wrong? What if people laugh? What if I look stupid?" The body reacts as if something dangerous is happening. Heart rate increases. Muscles become tense. The person feels anxious. This creates a loop: Thought, emotion, more thoughts, more emotion. This loop is one of the main mechanisms behind overthinking.That explains why overthinking feels so intense even when nothing is actually happening.The Modern Triggers: Overload, Control, and PerfectionismExactly. Now, let me explain another important concept: Cognitive overload.Today, we live in a world full of information. Every day we consume social media, news, messages, videos, opinions. The brain receives more information than ever before in human history. And when the brain has too much information, it tries to process everything. This can create confusion.For example, imagine someone trying to make a simple decision like choosing a career or starting a business. They watch many videos. They read many opinions. They compare many options. Instead of becoming clear, they become more confused. This is called analysis paralysis. Too much thinking leads to no action.That is something many people experience today. They have too many options and too much information.Yes. And this creates mental noise. When the mind is full of noise, it becomes difficult to hear your own thoughts clearly. Now I want to talk about another cause of overthinking: The need to control.Many people overthink because they want to control the future. They want to predict everything. They want to avoid mistakes. They want to feel safe. But here is the reality: The future is uncertain. No matter how much you think, you cannot control everything. So what happens? The mind keeps searching for certainty but never finds it, and this creates more thinking.So overthinking is also connected to uncertainty.Yes. And this leads to another important factor: Perfectionism. Perfectionism is the belief that everything must be done perfectly. People who have this mindset often think, "I need the perfect decision. I need the perfect plan. I need to avoid mistakes." So they think more and more and more. But the more they think, the more they see possible problems, and this creates fear. So instead of acting, they delay.That explains why some people never start things. They are waiting for the perfect moment.Exactly. But perfection is not realistic, and waiting for perfection often leads to inaction. Let me share a real example from one of my patients. He was a young professional who wanted to change careers. He spent months thinking about it. He made lists of pros and cons. He watched many videos. He asked many people for advice.But after 6 months, nothing changed. When I asked him why he had not made a decision, he said, "I'm still thinking." But in reality, he was not moving forward. He was trapped in thinking. After some sessions, we discovered something important: He was not overthinking because he needed more information. He was overthinking because he was afraid of making the wrong decision.<p style="color:#333333;font-weight:norm...
Transcribe →Vol317.日常英语学习Pool Vocabulary In English
2w ago00:14:33Tap to summarize获取全部文本资料公众号搜索：yymaster888Hey guys! Welcome back to my YouTube channel. My name is Ariannita la Gringa and in today's video I will teach all of you English. But can you guys tell me where I'm at? I'm at the pool. So in today's video, I will teach all of you pool vocabulary.What is the most important thing to bring if you are at the pool? Well, the most important thing is to bring a swimsuit. I am wearing a swimsuit. If you are a man you would wear swimming trunks. Now it's time to change my clothes because I can't go in the pool with these shorts.I just changed my clothes. I am wearing a one-piece bathing suit, but if you're at the pool you can also wear a two-piece bathing suit. And that is called a bikini. And if you're a man you will use these. These are swimming trunks. And you can go to the pool or the beach and wear your swimming trunks. And these are shorts that will dry easily especially if you get water on them.Testing the Water & Pool TypesRight now nobody is in the pool, but I will dip my toe in the water to check out the temperature of the water. I am dipping my toe in the water and it's pretty chilly (it's pretty cold), but I think once you jump in the pool and you're in it for a while, you get used to the water. And I normally don't do this just to wash off my feet. I usually like to dip my toe in the water and check the temperature before I get in the pool.This pool is an in-ground pool. It's in the ground, but another type of pool is an above-ground pool. Above-ground because it's above the ground. Let me know which pool do you prefer... Do you like an in-ground pool or do you like an above-ground pool? And if you're not a pool person do you like the beach?Sponsor SegmentBefore teaching you more pool vocabulary I want to ask you... 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Let's dive back into the video!Sun ProtectionOne thing you may need if you're at the pool is sunscreen. And why do you need sunscreen? Well I will be outside all day and the sun is out so I want to protect my skin and apply sunscreen all over my body so I do not get burnt. I am applying sunscreen all over my body and on my face because I do not want to get a sunburn. And for me it's very important to wear sunscreen every day even if you're not at the pool because you can still get burnt if you're working or in the sun all day. And I personally use sunscreen every day because I have fair and pale skin and I don't want to get burnt. Even when I'm back home (if it's cloudy) I still use sunscreen.And another thing you may need besides sunscreen are sunglasses. This is a pair of sunglasses and I wear sunglasses because I do not want to squint my eyes. I am squinting so when I use sunglasses I do not squint. And these protect my eyes from the sun. And wearing sunglasses is perfect especially when you lay down on a sun bed because you won't squint and you can relax and enjoy your day.The Pool Supply StoreThis pool is beautiful. I wonder how they built it and where they got all of their supplies to clean the pool. Do they have a pool store? Well yes they do, they have a pool supply store. Let's go ahead and check it out. Right now I'm outside the pool supply store. I'm curious to see what types of pool supplies they have so come along with me and let's go check it out.I am inside the pool supply store where they have a ton of different pool supplies. Behind me, this is pool tile so you can pick different kinds of pool tile to make a pool. And then when you go out of the pool you will walk on a patio and I am standing on travertine. This is the marble that will be your patio. In this store, you can find everything to build your dream pool and the prices range from $80,000 up to $1.2 million because you can pick how big you want your pool or the different things you want inside the pool.You can have a heated pool. This is a pool heater where your pool will be heated every day of the year. Even during the wintertime! And over here they have pool cleaners and different types of robots to clean your pool. Also, if you do not clean your pool every day your pool will turn green. That's why it's very important to buy cleaners like robots and also chemicals so your pool will stay blue and not green.They have different types of robots to clean your pool. This one is $700 and it is a suction cleaner so it'll suction out all the gunk in your pool and then this one is the most expensive robot at $999. And this is the cordless robotic cleaner. You can throw this in your pool and it'll drive in the pool and it'll go up the pool walls and clean everything inside the pool.Pool Accessories & FloatsAnd this is the fun part of the pool where you can swim in the pool and you have different types of things to help you float in the pool. This is a floaty. It's a ring with an animal on it and you can put your kid or your child in this ring and they can float around. And then you can also buy a huge inflated swan. You can enjoy your pool by laying out on the swan all day.And then if you're in the pool and you want to swim under the water then you can buy goggles. These are swim goggles and you put goggles on your face, over your eyes, and then you can go below the water open your eyes and see everything in the water without your eyes getting red.<p style="color:#333333;font-weight:normal;font-size:16px;line-height:30px;font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;hyphens:auto;text...
Transcribe →Vol316.日常英语学习8 Habits to Fix Your Finances
2w ago00:20:22Tap to summarize获取全部文本资料公众号搜索：yymaster888Welcome back to the Learn English podcast, my friend. I'm Leo.And I'm Gwen. It's great to have you here with us today. Leo, you sound pretty excited today. What's on your mind?Hmm, I've been thinking about something interesting. Let me ask you this. Have you ever opened your bank account and thought, "Wait, what happened to my money?"Oh, yeah. That already feels a little emotional to talk about. Right? Sometimes you check your balance and think, "Okay, I'm doing fine." And other times it just gives you a heart attack looking at your account.Yeah, that's definitely not just you. I've been there, too.Wait, Gwen, seriously? You, too?Of course. I can talk about money very logically in theory, but in real life, money has its own way of teaching me harsh lessons.Wow, that's a bit shocking.There's actually a big gap between knowing about money and understanding your own money. Well, and when we talk about this, there is a phrase for it: financial literacy.Ooh, sounds fancy.Financial literacy means truly understanding where your money comes from, where it goes, and most importantly, being able to control it.That sounds great, but I don't have a finance degree or anything.And that's exactly the good news in today's episode. You don't need any degree. You can still manage your money with small habits, simple things that you can stick to over time.So, this episode is not going to turn us into millionaires in 1 week.Nope, silly. Today, we're going to share eight simple money tips that school never teaches you. They won't make you rich overnight, but they will help you fix the way your money is flowing in your life. And as always, we'll thoroughly explain everything so you can actually use it in your daily life.This episode is at a B2 level, so the vocabulary might be a bit richer. But don't worry, we'll repeat the key ideas and explain any new phrases when they come up. If you're at a B1 level, don't be afraid. It might feel a bit challenging, but that's exactly how you improve.All right, then what are we waiting for? Let's get started.The Problem with Modern SpendingSo, Leo, I'm guessing that what you said earlier was about how you handle your money, right? Mind sharing?Well, you know how it is. I've got a pretty steady job. I also do some side jobs.Sounds like you stay busy.Yeah, there was even one time I almost bailed on you just because of a side job.I remember that, but hey, it's in the past. Keep going.So, yeah, my income is honestly not bad. Sometimes I open my banking app, I actually feel pretty good about myself.That sounds great, though.One day, I was out shopping and when I tried to pay, my card got declined.Wait, what?It was so awkward. Luckily, I had some cash on me, so I could still cover it.Oh, no.When I got home, I just sat there thinking it through. Then it hit me. Wait, where did all my money go?That sounds really familiar. I don't think you're the only one. Right? You get paid, you feel great, you even tell yourself you're going to save this month, but money just disappears anyway.Exactly, and you have no idea what happened.Leo, honestly, most of the time it's rarely the big purchases that drain your bank account. It's all the little things you don't even notice.Yeah, the way we spend money now is just so different from before.Totally. Like in this digital age, you can shop online in seconds. A few clicks and it's done. No real thought involved.<p style="color:#333333;font-weight:normal;font-s...
Transcribe →Vol315.日常英语学习Shopping for a Social Event
2w ago00:24:19Tap to summarize获取全部文本资料公众号搜索：yymaster888Hello. Today, you will listen to a real English conversation about going shopping. A man needs to buy clothes for an important social event. But, there is a problem. The event is very modern and youthful, and he's not sure how to dress. He wants to look good, make a great impression, and feel confident. But, will he follow fashion or his own style? Let's listen to their conversation.Conversation: Part 1Hello. Excuse me. I need some help.Of course, sir. How can I help you?I have an important social event this weekend. And I need to look presentable.That sounds great. What kind of event is it?It's a young and modern event. Many young people will be there.I see. And what style do you usually wear?Well, I usually wear classic clothes. Simple, elegant. Nothing too modern.That's a good style. But, for this event, maybe we can try something more fashionable.Yes, that's why I'm here. I want to look good. Maybe a little more modern.Perfect. Let me show you some options. Okay. This is a slim-fit shirt. It's very popular now. The material is light and comfortable.Mhm. It looks nice. What color is it?It's light blue. It gives a fresh and modern look.I like the color. But, is it too young for me?Not at all. Anyone can wear this. It's about how you combine it.I suppose so.I understand. You can combine it with these dark jeans.Jeans? For a social event?Yes. Nowadays, it is very common. These are elegant jeans, not casual.Mhm. Interesting.Also, you can add this jacket. It's modern, but still elegant.Let me see. Oh, it's very stylish.Yes. And the material is very soft. You will feel comfortable.What about the size?I think you are a medium. But, let's check. Okay. Yes, medium fits you perfectly.Good. I am medium size then.Now, let's talk about shoes. These sneakers are very trendy.Sneakers? I usually wear formal shoes.I understand. But, these are clean and elegant sneakers.Um... I'm not sure.You can also add a watch. Accessories are very important.Yes, I like watches. This one is simple, but modern. Mhm. It looks nice.So, you have shirt, jeans, jacket, sneakers, and a watch.Yes, everything looks good, but...But, what?I don't feel like myself.What do you mean?It looks good, but it doesn't feel like my style.Mhm. That's important.I think I prefer something more... more classic.That's okay. Let's find something that matches your personality.Yes, please. And sorry for wasting your time.No, you don't have to apologize. That's okay. Here is a white shirt. Very classic and elegant.Mhm. I like that.And these formal pants. Perfect for any social event.<p style="color:#333333;font-wei...
Transcribe →Vol314.日常英语学习Daily Life Dialogues
3w ago00:16:18Tap to summarize获取全部文本资料公众号搜索：yymaster888I wake up at 7:00. I shave after I wake up. After that, I take a hot shower. Then I brush my teeth and comb my hair. I cook breakfast and brew coffee. I eat my breakfast at the kitchen table. I like eggs, sausage, tomatoes, toast, a big cup of coffee, and a croissant.After that, I brush my teeth again and go to the garage. I walk to my car, open the door, and get in. I fasten the seat belt, turn on the car, and then I leave. I drive to work. It's a beautiful day. The weather is really nice.I arrive at work at half past 8:00. I unfasten the seat belt, open the door, get out of the car, and go to my office. I arrive at my office at 8:40. I check my emails. At 9:00, I have a meeting. My lunch break is at midday. At 12:05, I eat my food. I bring my food to the office. I finish my lunch break at 1:00 p.m. I work until 6:00. Then I return home. I have dinner, take a shower, and go to bed.At the DentistGood afternoon, Lucy.Good afternoon, Doctor.Is this your first time here?Yes, it is.Welcome to my dental clinic. Please sit in the dental chair. Lie back for me, please. Great. Let me put this bib on you. It protects your T-shirt. Lucy, tell me about your oral hygiene.I brush my teeth in the morning, but I don't floss.Flossing is a crucial step in your oral hygiene.I brush my teeth before bed.That's not enough. All right. Let me take a look at your mouth. Open it for me, please. Lucy, your teeth are very dirty. Your mouth has bacteria. They cause bad breath. You don't brush your teeth properly. You don't floss. You don't clean your tongue. We don't see healthy gums. Let me be honest with you. You don't take care of your mouth.I know, Doc. I feel embarrassed.Let's start a daily oral hygiene routine, okay?Okay, I promise.Now, let me remove the plaque and tartar from your teeth. Your mouth is clean now.Thank you, Doc. I appreciate your help.It's my pleasure, Lucy.Asking for a RaiseMiranda, do you have a minute?Yes, Josh. What do you need?I need a raise.A raise?Yes.Why do you need a raise?I work hard every day.You work hard, but why now?My rent increases this month.Do you have new expenses?Yes, I do. My car needs repairs.How much do you ask for?I ask for a 10% raise.What value do you bring to the team?I finish my projects on time. I help new employees.Do clients give good feedback about you?Yes, they do. They send positive emails.I see your effort, but the budget is tight.So, what is your decision?I offer 5% and a review in 6 months.That sounds fair. Thank you for your time.You're welcome, Josh.The Traffic TicketDad, there's a police car behind us. Do we have to stop?Of course. Pull over.Young lady, why do you drive so fast?I'm so sorry, officer. I have a lead foot.You need to slow down. I have to give you a ticket.I don't want to get a ticket.You have to follow the speed limit. You drive very fast. You have to pay this ticket within a week. You need to obey the law. Have a good day.What do we do now?Well, we have to pay this ticket. You need to learn how to drive a sports car. You have to control the car. The car doesn't control you. Let's go.Ordering FoodOfficer, today I want to eat steak. Do you want to try the picanha?Is it charcoal grilled?Yes, it is.What do you recommend to drink?I recommend a glass of red wine.That sounds nice. Do you want to eat here or at the restaurant?Here, please.Okay.Office WorkSo, Marcus, this is where you work?That's right. You come to see me, but now I'm coming to you. What are you working on?I'm working on the annual budget.Are you preparing it for the meeting tomorrow?Yes, I am. I'm checking the numbers and updating the report.Are you adding the new expenses?I'm adding them right now.Are you going to finish it tonight?Yes, I am.You're a valuable employee, Marcus. I appreciate your effort.I expect you to pay me for this, Miranda.Don't worry about that, Marcus. I'm going to pay you.That's good.
Transcribe →Vol313.日常英语学习Own Your Worth
3w ago00:19:41Tap to summarize获取全部文本资料公众号搜索：yymaster888All right. Welcome back to Podcast and Chill, where we talk about real stuff in real English at a pretty chill pace. If this is your first time here, hi, I'm Gwen. And I'm Leo.We're basically two people who think too much and talk about it so you don't have to think alone. That's actually a nice way to put it. Because today's topic is one of those things that a lot of people feel but never really talk about out loud. Yeah, we're talking about self-worth. And to be clear, we are not talking about the kind of self-worth that comes from your job title, your GPA, or how productive you were today. We're talking about that quiet internal question that always pops up: Am I actually enough?It sounds heavy, I know. But we're going to keep it honest, keep it light, and hopefully keep it useful. We'll be here helping you build your own self-worth step by step at your own pace. You don't have to have it all figured out right now. Just being here, listening, and reflecting.This podcast is designed for people around the B2 level. So we speak naturally with richer English, but we also don't throw in a hundred idioms a minute. Right, it's that sweet spot where you're slightly challenged but never lost. And as always, we've got a vocabulary recap waiting for you at the end. So if you miss a word, don't stress. Just stay with us.Language and life lessons, two for one. So, grab your coffee, your tea, or just get comfortable wherever you are. Let's dive in.The Root of the Problem: Outsourcing Self-WorthMaybe I should start with the root of the problem. When you don't have a strong sense of your own self-worth, how do you even measure it?You outsource it. You look for it outside yourself, mostly in other people's approval. Because if you can't see your own value, you desperately need someone else to tell you that you are enough. Exactly. It's like floating without an anchor. You start relying on a compliment, a like on Instagram, or just someone noticing you to feel okay about yourself. And the crazy part is, you don't even realize you're doing it.Until something tiny happens.Right. Let's look at a real-life example. Imagine you see a friend post a story that they are nearby. You feel excited, so you text them, "Hey, want to hang out?" with a big smiley face emoji. You're totally pumped. Yeah, a good vibe. But then they reply, "Hey, kind of busy. Catch up later." No emoji, no exclamation mark, just a dry simple text.Oh, no. The dreaded dry text. Now, a secure person would just think, "Oh, they're busy. Cool." But if your self-worth depends on them, your brain immediately calls an emergency meeting. Yes, you start completely spiraling. Your brain goes, "Wait, are they mad at me? Did I do something annoying? Do they not want to be friends anymore?"Your entire mood for the day is ruined just because of a missing emoji. And that shows exactly how vulnerable you become when your value is tied to someone else's reaction. So, it's not about them at all. It's how we interpret their response. Right, your reaction is tied to their approval.
Transcribe →Vol312.日常英语学习The Weight of the Past
3w ago00:23:48Tap to summarize获取全部文本资料公众号搜索：yymaster888It feels so strange being here again, you know? Sitting in this same garden. Looking at the same old walls, the same sofa, even the same smell. It's like nothing changed. But at the same time, everything feels different. Now, I was walking here and I started remembering so many things. Like when we were kids, running around, fighting for stupid things, laughing for no reason, and thinking life was simple. Do you remember how we used to stay up late watching TV, even when we knew that mom would get angry the next day? It was so funny. Those nights felt so big. Like we owned the world. Like nothing bad would ever happen to us.Yeah, I remember. I remember almost everything. Sometimes more than I want to, actually. But yeah, those nights, they were good. We didn't have much, but it didn't feel like we were missing anything. We had each other and that was enough. You were always so full of energy. Always asking questions, always following me everywhere. Like I was some kind of hero or something. It was annoying sometimes. I won't lie. But also, it made me feel important. Like I had to be strong for both of us.You were important. For me, you were everything. I mean, dad was not really around. And mom was always tired, uh always working, always stressed. But you were there. You helped me with homework. You walked me to school. You even made me food when mom couldn't. I didn't understand it back then, but now I see it. You were just a kid, too. And still, you acted like an adult. That's crazy when I think about it now.I didn't have a choice, Lucas. Someone had to do it. And honestly, I didn't think about it too much. I just did what needed to be done. That's how things were in this house. You adapt or you break. And I didn't want you to feel what I felt growing up. So, I tried to protect you from that.You did a good job. At least most of the time. I mean, I have good memories, really good ones. Like when you taught me to how to ride a bike, even though I kept falling again and again. And crying like a baby. Or when you defended me that time at school. When those older kids were making fun of me. I remember how scared I was. But when you showed up, everything changed. I felt safe again. I always felt safe when you were around.That's all I wanted. For you to feel safe. That's why I used to do it.Yeah. But not everything was like that.Um, what do you mean? I don't understand. Tell me.I mean, there were things I didn't understand. Things that didn't make sense. Things that I remember, but I never really talked about. Maybe because I was a kid. Or maybe because I didn't want to think about them too much. But now, being here again, all those memories are coming back.Lucas, we don't have to go there. That's not necessary.W- what? Why not? Why don't you want to go there?Well, because some things are better left in the past. That's it.Well, that's easy for you to say, but not for me.I'm not saying it's easy. I'm saying it's necessary. Come on. Don't do it.No, I don't think it is because those things didn't just disappear. They stayed here. And I never understood them. Like that night. Do you remember that night? When mom left and didn't come back until the next morning? I was scared, Daniel. I was really scared. And you... you locked me in the room.Lucas, don't. We don't have to talk about that. Really.
Transcribe →Vol311.日常英语学习Real Life Conversations
4w ago00:28:19Tap to summarize获取全部文本资料公众号搜索：yymaster888Conversation 1Hello.May I speak to Nancy, please?Speaking.Uh hi. Um my name is Mari and I'm calling about the room for rent. I saw your ad at the campus housing office.Oh, right. Okay. Uh are you a student?Well, right now I'm just studying English, but I'm planning to start college full-time in March.I see. Where are you living now?I've been living in a house with some other students, but I don't like it there.Why? What's the problem?Well, first of all, it's really noisy and it's not very clean. The other people in the house are real slobs. I mean, they never lift a finger to clean up after themselves. It really bugs me. I need a place that's cleaner and more private.Well, it's really quiet here. We're not home very much.What do you do?I teach English at the college. Wait a minute. Didn't we meet yesterday at the placement exam? Oh, you're the girl from Japan. What was your name again?Mari.Right. What a small world.It really is. By the way, who else lives in the house? The ad said there are three people.Well, besides me, there's my husband, Andrew, and my cousin, Jeff. He's a musician and a part-time student. Uh are you okay with having male roommates?Sure, as long as they're clean and not too noisy.Don't worry. They're both easy to live with.Okay. Um is the neighborhood safe?Oh, sure. We haven't had any problems and you can walk to school from here.Well, it sounds really nice. When can I come by and see it?Can you make it this evening around 5:00? Then you can meet the guys, too.Yeah, 5:00 is good. What's the address?It's 3475 Hayworth Avenue. Do you know where that is?No, I don't.Okay. From University Village, you go seven blocks east on Olympic Avenue. At the intersection of Olympic and Alfred, there's a stoplight. Turn left and go up one and a half blocks. Our house is in the middle of the block on the left.That sounds easy.Yeah, you can't miss it. Listen, I've got to go. Someone's at the door. See you this evening.Okay, see you later. Bye.Bye-bye.Conversation 2Hello.Hi, Dad.Jeff, how are you?I'm fine, Dad. How's Mom? Did she get over her cold?Uh yes, she's fine now. She went back to work yesterday.That's good. Um Dad, I need to ask you something.I'm sure, son. What is it?Well, uh the truth is I'm broke again. Could you lend me $200 just till the end of the month?Broke again? Jeff, when you moved in with Nancy and Andrew, you said you could make ends meet. But this is the third time you've asked me for help.<p style="color:#333333;font-weight:normal;font-size:16px;line-height:...
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